Layers of the Atmosphere

PART A: Write true if the statement is true. If the statement is false, change the underlined term to
make the statement true.
1. False The atmosphere is made up of four main layers.

2. False The Thermosphere has the smallest distance from the top to the bottom.

3. False Ozone is a form of oxygen gas.

4. False The higher you go in the Stratosphere, the colder it gets.
5. False The Ionosphere layer stops most of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
6. False The stratosphere is the layer that eventually thins into outer space.
7. True An increase in Carbon Dioxide emissions has led to “global warming.”
8. True Our original atmosphere was formed by gases released by earthquakes.
9. True Oxygen makes up about 78% of the volume of atmospheric gases.

10. True The presence of Oxygen gas in our atmosphere makes life possible.

PART B Decide which layer of the atmosphere is described by each characteristic listed in the table.
Place a “X” mark in the correct column.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAYERS OF THE ATMOSPHERE

Characteristic Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere

1. Contains the Ozone layer x

2. Where all weather takes place x
3. Contains the Ionosphere x
4. Where airplanes travel x
5. Located closest to Earth’s surface x
6. Where most water vapor is found x
7. Meteors burn up in this layer x
8. Coldest layer x
9. Contains a layer that absorbs harmful x
ultraviolet radiation
10. Hottest layer, thinnest air x
11. Where all clouds are found x
12. The layer where satellites orbit x
13. Greatest air pressure (most dense) x
14. Between the Stratopause & Mesopause x